Breaking News: Norwich City swoop on rivals Ipswich Town for 33-year-old coach.

Norwich City are set to add Ipswich Town U18s boss Olly Lee to their academy coaching staff, according to TWTD.

Norwich City is a club that is undergoing change both on and off the pitch. After the Canaries were eliminated from the play-offs under David Wagner, they hired Johannes Hoff Thorup as their new manager over the summer. The Dane has swiftly begun to change the mindset and ethos at Carrow Road, with the assistance of sporting director Ben Knapper. There have been other changes, with some occurring in the backroom teams at the academy and first-team levels. Now, a new face will join the youth ranks, and he comes from a familiar foe.

According to TWTD, Norwich City is ready to employ Ipswich Town’s Olly Lee for their youth program. The 33-year-old has been managing the Tractor Boys’ U18s since joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2023. Lee retired around a year and a half ago while playing for League Two side Gillingham. 1 of 20

Embarking on a new chapter

While Norwich City revamps its day-to-day operations and prepares for a brighter future, a move for Lee brings in a coach who is starting a new chapter of his own. The London native graduated from West Ham’s academy and has since played for a number of EFL clubs, both on loan and permanently. He formerly played for Luton Town, Gillingham, Birmingham City, Plymouth Argyle, and other clubs. He now appears to be tasked with assisting the development of the next generation of Canaries prospects.

Looking forward

Norwich City’s future intentions are long-term, but in the short term, they will want to continue their upward trend under new manager Thorup. Things are beginning to take shape for the Dane on Carrow Road, but this is only the beginning of their adventure, it is hoped. Following a tight draw with Stoke City over the weekend, they travel to Deepdale to face Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston North End on Tuesday night.

Norwich City’s future intentions are long-term, but in the short term, they will want to continue their upward trend under new manager Thorup. Things are beginning to take shape for the Dane on Carrow Road, but this is only the beginning of their adventure, it is hoped. Following a tight draw with Stoke City over the weekend, they travel to Deepdale to face Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston North End on Tuesday night.

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